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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.19, 48,661.65 and 14,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.19, 48,661.65 and 14,676.20 is: 22,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.19 : 48,661.65 = 14,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.19/48,661.65 = 14,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.19x = 48,661.65 × 14,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.19x = 714,167,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,167,864.42/32,437.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.95

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